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Graham Sutherland Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Graham Sutherland our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Graham Sutherland · 1903 – 1980

Green Tree Form

1940 · British Council Collection, London · original 61 x 55 cm

This artwork exemplifies Sutherland's signature style, merging English landscape painting traditions with European avant-garde influences like Surrealism. Notable exhibitions include Tate Britain and the National Gallery, showcasing his enduring contribution to British Modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24555 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Thorn Tree

1946 · British Council Collection, London · original 127 x 102 cm

Discover 'Thorn Tree' by Graham Sutherland – a captivating oil painting of a windswept tree and birds, showcasing surreal landscapes & evocative nature scenes from 1946.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$525102 × 127 cm Commission at original size

Flying Bomb Depot (verso)

1945 · Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 95 x 89 cm

Graham Sutherland's 'Flying Bomb Depot (verso)' captures a haunting wartime scene – a desolate city street amidst destruction, reflecting the artist’s surreal vision and the anxieties of post-war Europe.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$39489 × 95 cm Commission at original size

Flying Bomb Depot (recto)

1945 · Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 95 x 89 cm

A haunting black & white painting by Graham Sutherland depicting a wartime flying bomb depot, capturing a sense of eerie desolation and reflecting post-war anxieties.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$39489 × 95 cm Commission at original size

Tree Form

1941 · Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds · original 39 x 31 cm

Discover Graham Vivian Sutherland’s ‘Tree Form’ (1941). A surreal oil painting featuring a textured creature in dark blues & greens, showcasing abstract expressionism & unsettling beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$18131 × 39 cm Commission at original size

The Marshalling Yard at Trappes, France Damage Done by RAF

1944 · Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds · original 128 x 105 cm

Explore Graham Sutherland's haunting depiction of WWII devastation – ‘The Marshalling Yard at Trappes,’ blending Surrealism & Romanticism to capture the bleak beauty of wartime France.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$539105 × 128 cm Commission at original size

Landscape Undulations with Undergrowth

1942 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 45.7 x 52.1cm

This 1942 gouache and ink work by Graham Sutherland captures organic, unsettling forms. Explore this unique piece and bring it home today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$21652 × 46 cm Commission at original size

Narrow Road between Hedges

1939 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 69 x 51 cm

Explore Graham Sutherland’s ‘Narrow Road between Hedges,’ a surreal 1939 oil painting of feline figures & chaotic landscapes. Expressionist style, rich colors, and unsettling beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$25051 × 69 cm Commission at original size

Palm and Wall

1948 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Portuguese-British alliance

1957 · Museu do Caramulo, Caramulo · original 65 x 54 cm

A vibrant surrealist composition featuring a bicycle with a globe wheel by British modern master Graham Sutherland invites you to explore the whimsical textures of this 1957 masterpiece for your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24954 × 65 cm Commission at original size

The Deposition

1947 · Oxford Brookes University, Oxford · original 50 x 45 cm

Graham Sutherland's 'The Deposition' (1947) is a hauntingly beautiful depiction of Christ’s descent from the cross, reflecting grief and hope through masterful brushstrokes & surreal imagery.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$21245 × 50 cm Commission at original size

Pink Vine Pergola

1947 · British Council Collection, London · original 51 x 65 cm

A captivating landscape painting by Graham Sutherland, 'Pink Vine Pergola' (1947) showcases surreal Pembrokeshire scenery with vibrant colors and evocative detail. Explore a masterpiece of British modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24465 × 51 cm Commission at original size

Estuary

Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendall

Experience Graham Sutherland’s ‘Estuary,’ a dynamic abstract landscape brimming with salmon hues & gestural brushstrokes. Explore this semi-abstract, expressive painting – a captivating piece of modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Large Vine Pergola No.2

1948 · British Council Collection, London · original 94 x 174 cm

Explore Graham Vivian Sutherland's 'Large Vine Pergola No.2', a vibrant abstract landscape painting capturing the essence of Pembrokeshire with bold lines and pink hues. Discover British Council Collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$624174 × 94 cm Commission at original size

Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown

1957 · National Portrait Gallery, Canberra · original 156.8 x 92.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$646157 × 93 cm Commission at original size

Thorn Head

1949 · original 61 x 46 cm

A complex surrealist composition featuring a striking red circle and intricate figures by British modern master Graham Sutherland, offering a unique opportunity to bring mid-century avant-garde mystery into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$22946 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Track Junction in the South of France

1950 · Pallant House Gallery, Chichester · original 29 x 25 cm

Vibrant oranges and tropical palms punctuate this vivid 1950 landscape by Graham Vivian Sutherland, capturing a sun-drenched French road through a modern lens that invites you to bring this masterpiece into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Feeding a Steel Furnace

1941 · original 90 x 86 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$37386 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Palm on Wall

1948 · British Council Collection, London · original 29 x 49 cm

Explore Graham Sutherland's iconic 'Palm on Wall,' a vibrant Expressionist landscape capturing the dramatic coastline of Pembrokeshire. Discover its captivating colors and symbolic elements.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$18849 × 29 cm Commission at original size

Large Vine Pergola

1948 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 134.7 x 84.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$70284 × 135 cm Commission at original size

Path through Woods

original 27 x 22 cm

Explore 'Path through Woods' by Graham Vivian Sutherland – an Expressionist oil painting of a stylized building interior. Vibrant green & yellow hues create a captivating, layered abstract landscape.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
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The Laughing Woman (study)

1946 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 46 x 37 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$19637 × 46 cm Commission at original size

Green Tree Form Interior of Woods

1940 · original 79 x 108 cm

Discover "Green Tree Form Interior of Woods" by Graham Sutherland – a surrealist masterpiece! Explore this iconic 1940 oil painting’s unique style & evocative nature scene.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$396108 × 79 cm Commission at original size

Foundry, Ladle Feeding Furnace

1941 · original 32 x 26 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
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Red Landscape

1942 · original 68 x 100 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 61 artworks by Graham Sutherland
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$346100 × 68 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Graham Sutherland

1903 – 1980

Quick facts

Viberomantic
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Also known asGraham Vivian Sutherland, Graham Sutherland OM, Graham Suterland, Graham Vivien Sutherland, غراهام ساذرلاند
Room fitliving room
Emotional tonemelancholic
Works on APS61
Best occasionsstatement, accent
Top-ranked workGreen Tree Form

Biography

The Visionary Landscapes of Graham Vivian Sutherland

Graham Vivian Sutherland, a titan of British Modernism, possessed the rare ability to transform the familiar contours of the natural world into something profoundly unsettling and deeply spiritual. Born in Streatham, London, in 1903, Sutherland’s journey was one of constant metamorphosis. While his early years were shaped by a classical education at Epsom College, his true calling emerged far from the legal circles of his family. His initial foray into the technical world of an apprenticeship at the Midland Railway Locomotive Works provided a foundation of precision that would later manifest in his intricate printmaking and textured oil paintings. As he transitioned to Goldsmiths' School of Art, Sutherland began to move away from traditional representation, finding himself drawn to the evocative power of engraving and etching.

The artist’s early aesthetic was deeply rooted in the romanticism of Samuel Palmer, yet he refused to remain anchored to the past. Instead, Sutherland acted as a bridge between the English pastoral tradition and the radical energy of European avant-garde movements. By absorbing the dreamlike logic of Surrealism and the raw emotionality of Expressionism, he developed a visual language that could capture both the physical landscape and the psychological state. His early prints, characterized by a sense of mystery and organic form, laid the groundwork for a career defined by an obsession with the "strangeness" of nature—a theme that would become his most enduring legacy.

Nature’s Shadow and the War Years

The 1940s marked a pivotal era in Sutherland's development, as his focus shifted from the delicate medium of printmaking to the visceral, impasto textures of oil painting. It was during this period that the rugged, windswept landscapes of Pembrokeshire became his primary muse. In works such as Thorn Tree, one can witness the artist’s mastery in blending botanical reality with surrealist distortion. He did not merely paint trees; he painted the tension, the struggle, and the skeletal architecture of life itself. This period saw him move toward a more abstract, yet deeply symbolic, way of seeing, where thorns, roots, and twisted branches served as metaphors for human vulnerability and resilience.

The Second World War brought a different, more somber dimension to his work. Serving as an official war artist, Sutherland turned his gaze toward the industrial and often haunting scenes of the British home front. His paintings from this era, such as Flying Bomb Depot The Caverns, are masterclasses in atmosphere. Through heavy textures and a palette that evokes both decay and dread, he captured the eerie desolation of wartime interiors. These works were not merely documentation; they were psychological portraits of an era marked by anxiety and the looming presence of destruction, reflecting the fractured reality of a world at war.

A Legacy of Symbolism and Grandeur

In the post-war years, Sutherland’s work ascended to new heights of spiritual and public significance. He began to integrate religious symbolism with his organic motifs, creating a powerful synthesis of the sacred and the natural. This culminated in one of his most monumental achievements: the design of the massive central tapestry for the new Coventry Cathedral, titled Christ in Glory in the Tetramorph. This work, which utilized his ability to manipulate form and color on a grand scale, stands as a testament to his role in the cultural reconstruction of post-war Britain.

Throughout his prolific career, Sutherland’s versatility allowed him to leave an indelible mark across multiple disciplines:

Portraiture: His ability to capture the psychological depth of public figures, such as his dignified and melancholic Somerset Maugham.
Printmaking: A lifelong dedication to the precision of etching and engraving that informed his sense of line and structure.
Decorative Arts: His contributions to tapestry design and glass art, bringing modern abstraction into the realm of functional beauty.

Ultimately, Graham Sutherland remains a cornerstone of 20th-century art because he dared to look beneath the surface of the landscape. He found the surreal within the real and the divine within the organic. His legacy is not just found in museums, but in the way we perceive the hidden, often jagged, beauty of the world around us—a world where every thorn holds a story and every shadow contains a mystery.

Questions & Answers

How can I see every artwork made by Graham Sutherland?

Every work by Graham Sutherland on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where are Graham Sutherland's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index page organizes Graham Sutherland's artworks by color.

What aliases or alternate names does Graham Sutherland have?

Graham Sutherland is also known as Graham Vivian Sutherland, Graham Sutherland OM, Graham Suterland, Graham Vivien Sutherland, غراهام ساذرلاند.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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